Convert fluid ounce (UK) to barrel (oil)
Please provide values below to convert fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)] to barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)], or Convert barrel (oil) to fluid ounce (UK).
How to Convert Fluid Ounce (Uk) to Barrel (Oil)
1 fl oz (UK) = 0.000178712770840408 bbl (oil)
Example: convert 15 fl oz (UK) to bbl (oil):
15 fl oz (UK) = 15 × 0.000178712770840408 bbl (oil) = 0.00268069156260611 bbl (oil)
Fluid Ounce (Uk) to Barrel (Oil) Conversion Table
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Fluid Ounce (Uk)
A fluid ounce (UK) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 28.413 milliliters, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK fluid ounce has origins in the imperial system established in 1824, derived from the imperial gallon, and has been used traditionally for measuring liquids in the UK and its territories.
Current Use
Today, the UK fluid ounce is mainly used in the UK for recipes, beverage measurements, and certain industries, though the milliliter is more commonly used in scientific and international contexts.
Barrel (Oil)
A barrel (bbl) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure quantities of oil and petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for liquid goods in the 19th century, initially used in the brewing and distilling industries. Its use for oil measurement became standardized in the early 20th century, with the 42-gallon size becoming the industry standard in the United States.
Current Use
The barrel remains the standard unit of measurement for crude oil and petroleum products globally, used in trading, production, and inventory management within the oil industry.